College soccer

OGDEN -- Weber State soccer assistant coach Tom VudhiVadhana has announced that he is retiring from his full-time position with the Wildcats, but will remain a part of the program as a part-time volunteer coach.

VudhiVadhana has been a part of the Wildcat soccer program since its inception back in 1996. He served as co-head coach alongside Lynn Kofoed for eight seasons, before transitioning to an assistant coach as current head coach Tim Crompton took over.

"I would like to thank Weber State for the opportunities that they have presented me," said VudhiVadhana. "It has been an honor to be a coach with both the club teams and the NCAA team. It has been a great ride. We have had a lot of success over the years and I have met a lot of good people and made a lot of great friends.

"The best part of being involved in the programs at Weber State has been watching all of the girls come through the program. It is because of the kids that we are there, and it has been really fun to see them create great moments on the field, have success in the classroom, and to watch them develop into great, successful people."

SALT LAKE CITY -- The Weber State soccer team is getting closer, but unfortunately for the Wildcats, the door is still firmly hinged shut.

Despite commanding play for long stretches of both halves, Weber State suffered a 1-0 setback to instate rival Utah on Friday night at Ute Field.